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Today I am excited to feature guest blogger (and friend of mine), Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L. Bill recently had the amazing privilege of giving a TED talk at TedxGrandForks, and last year he was named Autism Parenting Magazine's "Top Occupational Therapist Writer" of 2014. I first met Bill in 2009 during our first week of OT school; then, ...

Today Occupational Therapist and owner of CanDo Kiddo, Rachel Coley, M.S., OTR/L, is here to share one of her many creative baby play activities. She also has a pretty awesome, one-of-a-kind product she has created to equip new parents to know how to play with their babies and promote healthy development in the first four months of life.
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Parenting is HARD WORK and often information about what kids need in order to be happy and healthy can be confusing, overwhelming, or misleading.
That's why I've put together a list of the top 10 most popular posts on parenting and child development from 2014 to help you out!
Here are the top 10 posts that you, ...

Here's a simple yet cute Christmas fine motor activity you can do with your toddler or preschooler that consists mostly of items you can find around your house!
This activity was inspired by Stir the Wonder. I adapted it to accommodate for the materials I had on hand and to give it an OT twist! This post contains ...

If you are looking for a simple preschool color matching activity that will also work on fine motor skills, try out this activity using colored popsicle sticks and an old coffee can!
Here is what you'll need for this super simple fine motor activity:
Empty coffee can with plastic lid (or similar item slightly taller than popsicle sticks)
Colored ...

Lacing is a developmental skill that is often tested and practiced in pediatric occupational therapy. It's a great indicator of a child's abilities related to hand-eye coordination, fine motor and bilateral skills, problem solving (aka- motor planning), sequencing, and attention. However, it's not often I meet a kid who loves lacing on a boring lacing ...

As a pediatric OT who treats many children with sensory and motor difficulties, I am always looking for simple, fun treatment ideas that will make kids feel like they are playing instead of working.
So I was super excited when I was contacted by occupational therapist Francesca Avalli, whose new product combines sensory integration, strengthening, and kid-friendly ...

Last week I had the opportunity to guest post over at OT Cafe, where I wrote about one item I like to keep in my therapy bag: ping pong balls!
School-based occupational therapists often have to cart around therapy materials from school to school, so it’s important to have access to versatile, lightweight materials that can ...

If you've been around babies in recent years then you've probably heard about tummy time, am I right?
Tummy time is simply any time a baby spends in the tummy-down position while awake and supervised.
While placing babies on their tummies is not a brand new concept, it is something that has become more important in recent ...

Here at Mama OT I like to feature household items that can be used to promote your child's development, and today I am excited to share how an ice cube tray can be used to help develop fine motor skills!
This post is just one in a series of 26 creative posts by other kid bloggers ...

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I'm a mama to two precious kiddos (a toddler and preschooler) and a pediatric occupational therapist to many. My mission here at Mama OT is to encourage, educate, and empower those who care for children. Join me as I share information, insights, and activities from life as both a mom and OT! {Learn more about me here}

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The ideas presented on this blog are for informational purposes only and are not medical advice. A blog can never replace an individualized treatment plan developed as the result of in-person assessment, clinical observation, and collaboration between therapist, caregiver, and (if applicable) child. If you are concerned about the development or functional abilities of a particular child in your life, then that child’s parent should talk with his/her pediatrician or seek out the services of a developmental pediatrician or a local occupational therapist.